Former Tucson High standout Alex Robles was named Rookie of the Year by the Liga Mexicana del Pacifico (Mexican Pacific League) on Wednesday. Chosen by the press, The Naranjeros de Hermosillo infielder saw action in 50 games, going 45-for-159 with a home run and 26 RBIs. He also scored 20 runs.
Former Amphitheater and MLB standout Erubiel Durazo earned this award in 1998.
This list will be updated all year in an effort to recognize all former local prep stars who have gone on to achieve either academic and/or athletic awards at the next level. These are not high school awards but collegiate and professional recognitions. NOT CHAMPIONSHIPS. If you are aware of anything I have missed along the way, please let me know.
Portions from news release.
We’ve recognized 5 athletes so far this year. We recognized 195 athletes in 2019.
Alex Robles/Baseball
Tucson/Naranjeros de Hermosillo
Liga Mexicana del Pacifico Rookie of the Year (1/8)
Brooks Fail/Swim
Catalina Foothills/Arizona
Pac-12 Swimmer of the Week (1/8)
Nick Gonzales/Baseball
Cienega/New Mexico State
Perfect Game Preseason All-American (1/7)
Tristan Peterson/Baseball
Canyon del Oro/New Mexico State
Perfect Preseason All-American (1/7)
Jamee Swan/Basketball
Marana/Colorado
Colorado All-Decade Team (1/2)
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